9 Surprising Ways to Eat Hummus

Hummus is one of those things we tend to take for granted. As much as we love guacamole and the endless amount of omega-3s we down during Taco Tuesdays, the avocado-based dip doesn't boast quite as many benefits as good ol' fashioned chickpeas.

With a base of beans and seeds, hummus is full of heart-healthy benefits. And considering 2016 was deemed the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations, it might be time to give them a real shot. Especially since a March 2016 review of 21 studies found adults can actually lose weight by adding a daily serving into their diet.

So, would you rather eat 1.5 cups of beans per week, or two tablespoons of hummus each day to take advantage of their veggie superpowers? Easy question, we know. And you can do a whole lot more than use it as a dip.

1
Replace Sugary Jelly On Your Toast

Instead of getting your entire day's worth of sugar from the jelly you spread on your toast, replace it with hummus. You can create a savory breakfast by topping it with avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Or, switch things up and gobble up your hummus toast with a sweet fruit topping, like apricots.

2
Spread It On Sandwiches and Wraps

Hummus easily replaces mayo in any sandwich or wrap. Just spread a spoonful of your favorite kind, or take advantage of Sabra's new Spreads products. They're packaged just like ketchup, and as the name suggests, spread on any bread like a dream.

4
Use It As a Cheese Replacement On Your Burger

Beef up your meatless burger (no pun intended) by spreading some hummus on top of the patty. Not only will it add some protein, but you won't even miss the dairy. For an extra boost, add hummus into the patty, too.

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Add It to Your Omelet

Perfect for anyone who's cutting back on meat, hummus is the ultimate protein replacement in your morning omelet. (Don't knock it 'til you try it!) And if you really want to step up your hummus game, try mixing it into your scrambled eggs.